Brazilian and Venetian carnivals samba down New Malden High Street

Carnivals from all over the world took over New Malden as floats carrying samba dancers and Venetian gondolas took centre stage for Malden Fortnight.

Mini drummers from Coombe Hill Infants’ School were also on the beat and mayor Ken Smith along with his mayoress attended the colourful extravaganza..

The annual parade, now in its 25th year, saw 350 children and adults make their way from Christ Church car park to New Malden High Street and back on Saturday afternoon.

Peter Findlater, chairman of the Malden Fortnight committee, said: "The highlight was watching all the children dressed up in various colours. It was a very musical event, one of the most musical we have ever had and certainly the most colourful.

"One school even took on a Venetian carnival theme with masks and gondolas – their imagination was amazing.

"It went really well. We had about two and a half thousand people watching it on the day."

Drum major Franklin Barrington from Kingston and Malden Scout and Guide band led the way for the scouts.

Malden Fortnight’s fun day in Beverley Park the following day also attracted crowds with its welly boot throwing, magic door hunt and live music.

Still coming up:

Wednesday, July 9

- Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance by the Malden Community Choir from 7pm at the New Malden Methodist Church

Friday, July 11

- Camera Club exhibition in its 59th year will run for two days at the New Malden Methodist Church

Saturday, July 12

- Craft fair along the High Street from 9am to 4pm

- Day of performance where the borough's most talented will perform in St George's Square from 11am

Sunday, July 13

- Heritage Walks will start at 11.30am and 2.30pm free of charge but register online

- Dog Show in Blagdon Park from 1pm

- Christ Church Garden Party

- Beverley Allotments open day from 2pm to 5pm

Thursday, July 17

-Tom Kelley memorial slide show

Saturday, July 19

- Big band night at New Malden Methodist Church from 8pm

Sunday, July 20

- Sports club open day at New Malden Tennis Squash and Badminton Club from 10am to 4pm

- Heritage Walks will start at 11.30am and 2.30pm free of charge but register online